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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles the demise of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib.
In series of X posts, the Prime Minister said;
“Saddened by the passing away of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, Former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. He will be remembered for his rich knowledge and efforts to serve humanity in line with the vision of the Guru Sahibs. Condolences to his family and admirers.”
“ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਹੈੱਡ ਗ੍ਰੰਥੀ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਜਗਤਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਚਲਾਣੇ ਤੇ ਦੁਖੀ ਹਾਂ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਓਹਨਾ ਦੇ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸੀਖ਼ਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਯਤਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਯਾਦ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ੰਸਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਹਮਦਰਦੀ।”
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot to Launch 24x7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline  ‘KIRAN’ On 7th September, 2020
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will launch the “24x7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” ” through virtual mode Webcast on 07th September 09, 2020 . This Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to provide relief and support to persons with Mental Illness. This assumes great significance in view of the growing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic. Secretary  and senior officers will be present on the occasion.
This helpline will offer mental health rehabilitation services with the objective of early screening, first-aid, psychological support, distress management, mental well-being, promoting positive behaviors, psychological crisis management etc. It will function as a lifeline to provide 1st stage advice, counseling and reference to individuals, families, NGOs, Parent Associations, Professional Associations, Rehabilitation Institutes, Hospitals or anyone in need of support across the country.
The live webcast of the Helpline launch ceremony will be available at the link below:
https://webcast.gov.in/msje/
Ministry of Education
Various aspects of agriculture in school level curriculum
The concerns related to agriculture, including solutions to challenges faced by agriculture, have been incorporated in National Council of Educational Research and Training ’s Science curriculum at all stages keeping in view the cognitive level of students at different stages. The contents related to agriculture concerns and issues are included in various chapters of NCERT’s Science textbooks from classes VI – X and Biology textbooks for classes XI and XII. Further, challenges faced by agriculture have also been included in NCERT’s Class XII Geography textbook, namely, “India: People and Economy”. These textbooks are updated periodically. The Central Board of Secondary Education  offers ‘Agriculture’ as a Skill subject in classes IX to XII and ‘Horticulture’ as a Skill subject in classes XI & XII. Moreover, students are also made aware of the initiatives taken by the Government in the area of Agriculture through “Farmer’s Portal of India” and “National Mission for Sustainable Development”.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Despite National level COVID -19 lockdown National Fertilizers limited- NFL is ensuring adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer community working at over 100 per cent capacity
NFL making available urea fertilisers to farmers unhindered
A leading Fertilizer company, National Fertilizers Ltd. under department of fertilizers ,Chemical and Fertilizers ministry,Govt of India, is ensuring adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer community during National level lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country.
Shri Manoj Mishra, Chairman & Managing Director ,NFL has said that production work in Nangal, Bathinda, Panipat and two units of Vijaipur plants are going on in full swing. These five plants are producing more than 11 thousand MT of fertilizers on daily basis and they are being regularly dispatched to the market.
NFL Maintaining optimum operations of these plants in difficult times is a big success story especially towards fulfilling Government’s commitment to the farming community of the country.
Government of India , Under Essential Commodities Act has allowed operation of Fertilizers plant in the country so that agriculture sector may not feel the heat of lockdown and can get adequate fertilizers for the upcoming Kharif season.
As loading and unloading, dispatch and distribution activities are in full swing in these plants no compromise is made with precautions to avoid COVID2019. A Special Task Force has been constituted at all Units to ensure adequate preventive measures against spread of COVID-19. Masks are provided to labourers and all other staff working in the premises of these plants. Frequent washing of hands is also ensured.
NFL and its employees are also helping Government in its effort to prevent the spread of corona virus by taking active part in distributing essential items like food and medicines to the needy people. They have also contributed their one month salary to PM CARES fund.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
TOPS approves financial assistance for PV Sindhu’s coach & fitness trainer to accompany her to All England Championships and other competitions
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport’s  Mission Olympic Cell  on Thursday, March 2nd approved double Olympic Medallist PV Sindhu’s proposal to financially assist her coach Vidhi Chaudhary & fitness trainer Srikanth Madapalli towards accompanying her to All England Championships, Swiss Open, and Spain Masters.
The financial assistance will cover their visa, airfare, travel, lodging, boarding, and food costs among others and will also provide them a daily allowance for other expenses.
During the meeting, the MOC also approved Indian shooter and World Championships medalist Anish Bhanwala’s proposal to train under Foreign Coach Ralf Schumann in Germany. He would be training in Suhl for a total of 28 days and is scheduled to fly out in the last week of March.
TOPS financial assistance will also cover Anish’s coach, training, and ammunition costs, along with his airfare, visa, travel, lodging, boarding, and food costs among others.
Ministry of Rural Development
About 21 crore mandays employment provided and Rs.16,768 crore spent by the seventh week of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
The Abhiyaan was launched to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers and similarly affected citizens in rural areas, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak
The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan  is taking action on mission mode to provide employment to migrant workers who have returned to their native villages of 6 states namely Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The Abhiyaan is empowering villagers with livelihood opportunities in 116 districts of these states.
By the seventh week itself a total of about 21 crore mandays employment has been provided and Rs.16,768 crore has been spent so far. In the pursuit of the objectives of the Abhiyaan, a large number of structures have been created including 77974 water conservation structures, 2.33 lakh rural houses, 17933 cattle shed, 11372 farm ponds, and 3552 community sanitary complexes. In addition, 6300 works have been taken up through District Mineral Funds, 764 Gram Panchayats have been provided internet connectivity, and 25487 candidates have been provided skill training through Krishi Vigyan Kendras  during the Abhiyaan.
The GKRA’s success so far can be seen as convergent efforts of 12 Ministries/Departments and State Governments, which are giving higher quantum of benefits to the migrant workers and rural communities.
The Abhiyaan was launched to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages and similarly affected citizens in rural areas, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. The stage is set for a longer term initiative for jobs and livelihoods for those who choose to stay back.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with President of UAE
Prime Minister met H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi over delegation level and one-on-one talks in Abu Dhabi on 15 July 2023.
The two leaders held wide ranging discussions covering various dimensions of the bilateral partnership, including trade & investment, fintech, energy, renewables, climate action, higher education and people to people ties. The discussions also covered regional and global issues.
The two leaders witnessed the exchange of three significant documents:
MoU between RBI and UAE Central Bank for the establishment of a framework to promote the use of local currencies  for cross-border transactions
MoU between RBI and UAE Central Bank for the bilateral cooperation on interlinking their payment and messaging systems
MoU between Ministry of of Education of India, Department of Education and Knowledge, Abu Dhabi and IIT Delhi for planning to establish IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
A Joint Statement was issued after the meeting. A separate Joint Statement on Climate Change was also issued.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Punjab CM calls on Union Home Minister
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh called on the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh here today. The Chief Minister apprised the Union Home Minister about the general law and order situation in the State including issues related to attempts to create disturbances in the State through targeted killings. A number of such killings have taken place over the last one and half years.
The Punjab Chief Minister expressed concern, over these attempts, which was shared by the Union Home Minister. Shri Rajnath Singh assured all possible Central Assistance, as requested by the State Government. Captain Amarinder Singh appreciated support being provided by the Central Agencies in investigating these cases. The NIA is carrying out probes into these killings, suspected to be carried out through a criminal conspiracy to disturb communal harmony in the State.
The Chief Minister and the Union Home Minister further discussed steps to tackle the situation in a coordinated manner. Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba and Senior Officers from MHA and the Punjab State Government were present.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Ministry’s TOP Scheme Funds Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s High Altitude Training Camp In Bulgaria
Key highlights
- Funding would cover Vinesh and her physio’s flight, accommodation, local travel, and food costs among others
- TOPS will also provide her an out-of-pocket allowance of $50 per day for any other expense she might incur
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports  has approved wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s proposal to train in Belmeken, Bulgaria, which is a High Altitude training area situated approximately 2600m above sea level.
Vinesh, who is accompanied by her physio Ashwini Patil, is training under former Olympic Silver medallist Serafim Barzakov at the camp which is going to last for 19 days .
The international camp is also expected to have other top wrestlers such as Bilyana Dudova , Evelina Nikolova  among many other prominent wrestlers.
Funding for the same is being provided under Sports Authority of India’s  Target Olympic Podium Scheme  and would cover Vinesh and her physio’s flight, accommodation, local travel, and food costs among others. TOPS will also provide her an out-of-pocket allowance of $50 per day for any other expense she might incur.
Meanwhile, TOPS is also set to financially assist Tokyo Olympic Bronze Medallist Bajrang Punia in taking part in the Bill Farrell International Wrestling Championship, which would be held in New York, USA from 18-19th November 2022.
The competition would give Bajrang a chance to compete against some of the prominent and upcoming wrestlers in the USA, who were one of the best Wrestling nations in Men's freestyle events at the recently concluded 2022 World Wrestling Championships.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
CSIR-CMERI Ginger-Turmeric Processing Technology, Solar Tree gets Applause in Techno-fair Conclave at Meghalaya
CSIR-CMERI now Stepping towards a Shining North-East
Kolkata, April 11, 2021
The Ginger-turmeric processing technology of CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur received robust applause in the North East States as the organisation exhibited its innovations in the ‘Conclave and Techno-Fair on Transforming Meghalaya State through Science and Technology Interventions’ organised by the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach , an autonomous body DST, Govt. of India at the State Convention Centre, Shillong, Meghalaya On April 9 & 10, 2021. The technologies exhibited by CSIR-CMERI at the Conclave also included Municipal Solid Waste Management, Solar Tree and Artifacts, Complete Water Purification Technologies  & solutions, Effluent Treatment Plant, Hybrid Mini-Grid among others.
Shri M.S. Rao, the Chief Secretary of Meghalaya, visited the CSIR-CMERI exhibition & expressed his interests on the technologies developed by CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, especially the Ginger-Turmeric Processing unit, Solar-based Hybrid Mini-Grid & municipal waste management. Shri Rao showed his interest to explore the avenues for utilising CSIR-CMERI technologies to empowero Meghalaya and make it an economically developed State.
Shri Sanjib Dhar, the Joint Secretary, Ri-Bhoi Farmers Union, Meghalaya expressed his enthusiasm and amazement at the CSIR-CMERI Ginger-Turmeric Processing Technology. He also expressed his intent to visit CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur to understand more about the Sustainable Ecological Concepts and Farming Technological Advancements of CSIR-CMERI and help disseminate the same amongst the farming community of Meghalaya.
Director, National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya and his team discussed with the officials of CSIR-CMERI for exploring opportunities of signing a MoU signing regarding Implementation of CSIR-CMERI Technologies in Meghalaya, Incubation of Start-Ups, Skill Development and Research Collaboration.
Dr. Atanu Saha, Director, North-East Council, had an elaborate discussion regarding CSIR-CMERI developed Technologies and its possibilities in implementation in Meghalaya in respective of the N-E State Governments. Dr. Saha also requested CSIR-CMERI to send detailed technical proposals to the Director, North-East Council for exploring the avenues for implementation of the same in the entire North-East.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Provision of Additional IRB to States
Government of India is getting an Impact Assessment Study done on the India Reserve Battalions Scheme through IIM, Rohtak. A presentation on draft report was made and thereafter, the report is under finalization.
The proposals for additional IR Battalions from 5 States including Karnataka have been received. Sanction of new India Reserve Battalion is dependent on the outcome of the Study.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Nikarshan Sadan” – Dredging Museum and skill development facility -Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding  in Vishakhapatnam
Union Minister for Ports ,Shipping and Waerways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated Nikarshan Sadan” – The DCI  Dredging Museum at DCI campus in Vishakhapatnam . The museum displayed models of different types of dredgers, vintage photos & historical milestones of this dredging behemoth from the Eastern Port City of Vizag.
Shri Sonowal addressed the DCI employees and said Dredging Corporation of India is a very important organization in the Maritime Sector. He emphasised on the fact that all the employees have to work together as a team because the expectation of the people of the country is very high from DCI. The Minister said that Dredging is very important for the existence of the port and in this competitive world DCI has to prove it is the best in the dredging business. He said Dredging is very important for strengthening the country's economy. Shri Sonowal said that we must learn from our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi how to work as a team with full dedication.
The Minister reviewed the performance of DCI. A detailed presentation on the performance and future plans of DCI was given by Prof Dr. G Y V Victor, MD&CEO in the presence of Chairman, Shri K Rama Mohana Rao and Head of Departments.
Dredging Corporation of India is celebrating 45 years of rendering dedicated dredging services to the Nation's ports coinciding with the "Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav"
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal also inaugurated skill development facility -Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding  at a function in Visakhapatnam. Speaking on the occasion he said he was pleased to see this laudable initiative take shape under the Skill India program initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said CEMS will provide opportunities for the youth to enhance their skills thereby improving employability and be industry-ready.
The Visakhapatnam facility has 18 state-of-the-art labs, covering every aspect of manufacturing from design, simulation, analysis and production. CEMS also has a Mumbai campus at the Head Office of Indian Register of Shipping which mainly caters to re-skilling.
CEMS supports PM Gati Shakti initiative through skill development programs in four out of seven engines of growth identified, including ports, mass transport, waterways and logistics. CEMS was developed as a special purpose vehicle – in association with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Indian Register of Shipping with an aim to bridge the skill gap, up-skilling and re-skilling of the current workforce.
CEMS equips students with employable engineering and technical skills in the areas of Ship Hull Design, Ship Detailed Design, Shipbuilding & Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul , Product Lifecycle Management , robotics and advanced digital manufacturing.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Upgradation of Government Medical College
13 Government Medical Colleges  have been approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 03.08.2016 for the upgradation under Phase-IV of PradhanMantriSwasthyaSurakshaYojana .
The cost approved for each GMC is Rs. 200 crore with Central share of Rs. 120 crore and State share of Rs. 80 crore. The Ministry, while finalizing the up-gradation projects, gives priority to the States generally considered “backward” with respect to the broad socio-economic indicators. As upgradation projects are jointly funded, commitment of the State Government in terms of providing state share of funds, encumbrance free land, water & power supply and statutory clearances is also essential.
List of Government Medical Colleges approved under Phase-IV of PMSSY
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S.No.
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State
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Sl. No. of College
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Government Medical Colleges/Institutes
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1
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Bihar
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1
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Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna
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2
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Government Medical College, Bhagalpur
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3
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Government Medical College, Gaya
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2
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Chhattisgarh
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4
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Government Medical College, Bilaspur
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5
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Government Medical College, Jagdalpur
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3
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Delhi
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6
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University College of Medical Sciences -Guru Teg Bahadur  Hospital
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4
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Gujarat
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7
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Government Medical College, Surat
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8
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Government Medical College, Bhavnagar
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5
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Madhya Pradesh
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9
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Government Medical College, Indore
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6
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Odisha
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10
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Government Medical College, Cuttack
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7
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Rajasthan
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11
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Government Medical College, Jaipur
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8
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Uttar Pradesh
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12
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Government Medical College, Agra
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13
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Government Medical College, Kanpur
The Minister of State , Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister chairs a high level meeting on Coronavirus outbreak
On the instructions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P. K. Mishra chaired a high level meeting on the Coronavirus outbreak in China.
During the meeting, the officials apprised the Principal Secretary on the recent developments, preparedness and response measures associated with the spread of Coronavirus.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare briefed the Principal Secretary on hospital preparedness, laboratary preparedness, measures taken for the Capacity Building of the Rapid Response teams and the extensive surveillance activities undertaken by the Ministry.
Principal Secretary also reviewed the preventive measures taken by other Ministries like the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
The officials assured the Principal Secretary that the situation is being closely monitored by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in close coordination with various other Union ministries as well as State governments and Union Territories.
So far, 20,000 people from 115 flights at 7 international airports have been screened. National Institute of Virology labs all over the country are fully equipped to test the virus. All State and District health authorities have been alerted and are in the loop.
Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba, Secretary Home Affairs Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary External Affairs Shri Vijay Gokhale, Secretary Defence Shri Ajay Kumar, Secretary Health and Family Welfare Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary Civil Aviation Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola and several other top officials attended the meeting.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Government directs West Bengal not to obstruct working of Central Teams reg. review and on-spot assessment of implementation of Lockdown measures to fight COVID19 in the State
The Union Government has directed Government of West Bengal not to obstruct working of Central Teams reg. review and on-spot assessment of implementation of Lockdown measures to fight COVID19 in the State.
It had been brought to the notice of MHA that both the Inter-Ministerial Central Teams , at Kolkata and Jalpaiguri respectively, have not been provided with the requisite co-operation by the State and local authorities. It was informed that they have been specifically restrained from making any visits, interacting with health professionals, and assessing the ground level situation. This amounts to obstructing the implementation of the Orders issued by the Central Government under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and equally binding directions of the Supreme Court of India.
Union Ministry of Home Affairs , on 19.04.2020, had deputed two IMCTs to the State of West Bengal, to review the implementation of lockdown measures after making on-spot assessment of the situation prevailing in identified select districts. The teams inter alia comprise public health specialists and officers of the National Disaster Management Authority , whose expertise can be leveraged by the State Government for management of COVID-19 pandemic.
These teams have been deputed under the authority conferred on the Central Government under Section 35 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which in turn authorises the Central Government to take all such measures as it deems necessary or expedient for the purpose of Disaster Management. The Supreme Court, in its Order dated 31.03.2020, has also observed that the State Governments would faithfully comply with the directives and orders issued by the Union of India in letter and spirit in the interest of public safety. In view of above, an obligation is imposed on the State Governments in the interest of preventing the spread of COVID-19 that must be strictly followed
The MHA has thus directed the West Bengal Government to comply with the MHA Order dated 19.04.2020 and make all necessary arrangements for the IMCTs to carry out such responsibilities as have been entrusted to them in the aforesaid Order.
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